Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring satire addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance as well as the perceived horrors of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a brilliant portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Forced aside due to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying process called "The Substance". This produces a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. October 17th, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from covering global conflict to join an opulent ship accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. However when an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and the entire crew denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Available now, on Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills with this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom in this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who agrees to a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by government spies to spy on the potential kingpin, his unconventional method comes in handy. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective despite the lack of a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has made the youth anxious. Once Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a basement, he dreads the worst. However, the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, and the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's a spectacle of poor styling, bad makeup and insincerity, though Chastain succeeds to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
The current week's additional entry by the same director is a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks used by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to identify a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors participate the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, the Sky channel
